Widows & Widowers Support Group
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I got a phone call today from a group that buy books for children in hospotal at Christmas in the hospitals.. They come in reading books and brail for the blind children.. It seems Ken has been buying books or supporting them for years.. I will continue.. I am going to support 10 books.. They said they tried to contact Ken last year but didn't get any response I said that is because he passed away in March of 2012..
Ken had such a big heart and love of children I had no idea he had been doing this..
I always knew he was special but now I know just how much and way I love him and miss him so much
Lois
Ken had such a big heart and love of children I had no idea he had been doing this..
I always knew he was special but now I know just how much and way I love him and miss him so much
Lois
That is awesome. I think it is great that you are going to carry on with what your husband started. You truly had a special guy that was so thoughtful and did not bring the attention on himself for the good that he was doing.
Stories like this are good to hear.
Patience
What type of organization is it? I would love to do something like that - i've continuously had a book in my hand since i learned to read, and love to share it.
I'm going to sound like sour grapes - a lot! - here, but I'm hoping you have checked into this organization and confirmed that they are legit and that, indeed, Ken had been supporting them. (I worked in law firms for years and saw too much fraud, which has made me a cynic :) .)
That said, I was always raised to give anonymously; i.e., a true gift from the heart does not need recognition. Sounds like your Ken was raised in like manner. And, good for you to continue carrying on his tradition.
Hugs,
Terry